Something’s Fishy! (Fish-skinning demonstration)

Something's Fishy! is a demonstration of fish-skin leather making using chain pickerel. The drop-in program is offered at Kejimkujik in July and August.

A chain pickerel caught at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

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• Description
• Dates, times, location and details
• Reservations and payment
• Facilities and services
• Accessibility considerations
• Map

Description

Pesa’latl (be·saa·la·dêl): He/She skins him/her (fish)

Chain pickerel is an introduced species in Nova Scotia that negatively impacts native fish and aquatic ecosystems. Removing this species helps protect biodiversity.

Using the whole fish—including tanning the skin into durable leather—demonstrates how thoughtful use of available resources can support conservation while reducing waste.

Join Lisa and see some of the steps of the process of making leather with fish skins.

Dates, times, location and details

Dates and times

• Saturdays in July and August
• 2 pm to 3:30 pm
• Consult the guided experiences schedule

Duration

• 90 minutes (drop in)

Location

• Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

Languages

• English
• Some Mi'kmaw words

Age requirements

• All ages

What to bring

• Pets are allowed if they are quiet, leashed and controlled 

Other important information

• This program takes place rain or shine

Reservations and payment

Prices

• Free with admission to Kejimkujik 

How to book

• No registration is required

Facilities and services

• Parking near P4
• Outhouse
• Gender-specific washrooms near P4 (more details)
• Picnic shelter
• Picnic area near P4
• Lakeview Cafe & Eatery near P4

Map